MOT FAQs

Yeovil Motor Company will advise you of any repairs that are needed on your vehicle to ensure that your car passes its MOT and is deemed as ‘roadworthy’. In most cases we are able to retest your car on the same day once the repairs have been carried out.

Items that are not quite a failure, but need to be kept an eye on will be listed as ‘advisory’ items.

When does my car need an MOT?

Most vehicles need an MOT check and a new certificate every 12 months once they're 3 years old. Visit www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk to find out when your car needs its next test.

What is the earliest date I can get an MOT?

You can get an MOT for your vehicle up to a month (minus a day) before the MOT expires. You can find out when your MOT is due by following the link above or by looking at your previous MOT certificate.

How long does it take for an MOT?

An MOT test takes approximately one hour, but this could take longer if any repairs are need to be carried out. Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes prior to your MOT is due to take place and you can leave your car with us until it is convenient for you to collect.

What does a car MOT check?

How can I make sure my car passes its MOT?

Some of the most common MOT failures are small and preventable such as:

Windscreen – is the drivers windscreen damaged and check all wipers working

Lights – are all lights fully working

Tyres – check tyre pressure and tread depth

Before you have your MOT you should carry out a few simple checks before you bring your car into our depot, this could save you time and money if you have to have a retest.

What should I bring with me to the MOT?

No documentation is required if your car has previously had an MOT or you have not had a change of registration plate. If this is the car’s first MOT you will need to bring a V5C certificate with you. This will also be required if your vehicle has had a change of registration plate since its last MOT.

What happens if my car fails its MOT?

In the case of your vehicle failing its MOT your car is deemed as ‘unroadworthy ‘. The necessary repairs must be carried out before the vehicle is retested. Please be aware that without a valid MOT certificate your car is illegal to drive.

A fine of up to £1,000 can be issued for driving a vehicle without a valid MOT.

Do I have to pay an MOT retest fee?

If repairs are carried out at the same test centre on the same day, or on the following day at another test centre, we'll carry out a free MOT retest.

If your car leaves our test centre and is returned to the same centre the next working day you won’t have to pay a re-test fee.

If the car returns within 10 working days, you will have to pay a partial MOT retest fee. In all other cases, the charge for a retest is the same as a full test

Can I appeal if my car fails its MOT?

To appeal against an MOT failure you will require a VT17 form from the MOT test centre. If your appeal is successful you will receive part or your entire MOT test fee back. In the meantime, you should not have a repairs carried out on your vehicle as this could affect your appeal.

All MOT tests are recorded, if a vehicle passes a VT20 pass certificate is issued, this will last for one year. If a vehicle fails an MOT a VT30 failure document is issued.

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If you are already a customer of ours you will be able to receive a saving on your MOT with your ADVANTAGE+ card, the saving for this will be applied when you come into the dealership.

If you don't have an ADVANTAGE+ card please contact us today to get yours

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Google Reviews for Yeovil Motor Company

Jinder Songwriter

2 months ago

Exemplary service. I drive an unusual car (1993 Volvo 240 estate) and Yeovil Motor Company are one of only a handful of garages who are willing to work on it. They carried out torque arm bushing replacements for me, all done quickly and expertly with zero issues whatsoever, as you would expect from a main dealer. Very competitive pricing, rapid and efficient diagnostics and superb workmanship.

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Lawny Gilbert Eastwood

a month ago

Friendly staff that go the extra mile for customers. Services are exactly what they say and they keep you well informed

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Alexandru Moldoveanu

a month ago

How they did get this good reviews?! Based on this reviews I decided to book my service and few other things needed to be done on my S60 with them even they are 40 miles away and I have two other dealers 10 miles from me. I give them a call to get a price, the lady who answered to the phone told me that all service team is busy and to leave with her the contact details and they will call me back. Nobody contacted me. Next day call them again, same lady apologised and said in that day for sure they will call me. Again nothing.
Maybe they don't need my money. So customer service 0.

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Paul Barrett

8 months ago

Generally I'm not one for writing reviews, but I felt the service I received at Yeovil Motor Company Volvo parts department was excellent. Martyn Cousins was very helpful, by emailing me a diagram detailing the parts I required, and they arrived the next morning. My thanks also go to Chris for getting some parts for me back in June. I would not hesitate in recommending this company.

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